Michelle O’Neill calls for Northern Ireland schools to close over coronavirus

The World Health Organization has declared a global health pandemic, urging decisive and early actions. European countries have responded with measures like canceling large gatherings and closing schools. Public concern is high, and there is a call for consistent government messaging to avoid confusion. The need for a unified approach across regions is emphasized to reassure the public.

What has the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control strongly advised in response to the pandemic?

• To ignore the pandemic as it will resolve itself

• To focus only on local measures

• To take decisive, coordinated, rapid, and early actions

• To wait and see how the situation develops

What measures have European countries implemented to combat the spread of COVID-19?

• Encouraging large gatherings

• Promoting international travel

• Increased public transportation

• Canceling large gatherings and closing schools

Why are people concerned about the COVID-19 situation?

• Due to the clear and consistent information available

• Because of the implications on their families and loved ones

• Because it is a minor issue

• Due to the abundance of medical resources

What is the speaker's stance on the contradictory medical evidence available?

• It creates confusion and is problematic

• It helps people make better decisions

• It is not a problem for decision-making

• It is irrelevant to the current situation

What is the speaker's plan to address public confusion?

• To provide multiple messages to the public

• To work with colleagues for a consistent approach

• To change the message daily

• To ignore the public's concerns